"By My Side" is a heartfelt song about missing someone and desperately longing to have them by your side. The lyrics convey the singer's feelings of constantly thinking about this person and how they are always on their mind. They reminisce about how they used to hold them tight and express their yearning to be able to do so again. The song acknowledges that the singer has been in similar situations before, but this time feels different. They anticipate the moment when they will finally be able to talk to the person they miss the most. The chorus emphasizes their longing, as they express their desire to let the person know how much they're waiting and longing for the day when they can hold them in their arms again. The song highlights the singer's desperation and emptiness without the person they love. They feel like they're falling apart and describe how the absence of the person breaks their fall. They admit that without them, everything becomes harder and they hit a wall, falling back into their default state where everything seems to go wrong. The lyrics further convey a deep need to have the person with them, especially during moments when they feel alone. They express a strong desire to have the person by their side, especially at night. The distance between them is challenging, and the singer longs to see their eyes, as it brings comfort and eases their pain. Their heartache is overwhelming, and they feel like they're falling apart without the person's presence. The lyrics continue to express how the singer misses hearing the person's voice and the impact of their words. They state that nothing else can compare to the hurt they feel when the person is not around. The absence of their loved one tears them apart emotionally and becomes too much for their heart to bear. They yearn to know the person's whereabouts and hope they are not far away. The song concludes by emphasizing that no matter where the person is, the distance becomes too difficult to handle. The singer confesses their need for the person to be with them, as they cannot go through life apart. The song resonates with the universal feelings of longing, missing someone deeply, and yearning for their presence.
